a very interesting video! transparency in public affairs and lobbying is of crucial importance for it to be an asset to democracy. however, the debate about who should be in the register and who shouldn’t has got me wondering. it has been suggested thatÂ consultantsÂ are the ones that should beÂ registered, but charities and in-house professionals doesn’t seem to have the same demand. it raises the question; is there such a thing as a ‘good’ and ‘bad’ lobbyist? i believe that charities and in-house professionals have as much personal influence on the policy making process asÂ consultants. before addressing the register issue, the UK should sort out the issue of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ lobbying, and include everyone in the register.Â